Multiple choice

The radius of a cation is:

  1. larger than the neutral atom

  2. similar to that of neutral atom

  3. smaller than the neutral atom

  4. doubles the radius of the atom
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Size of the cation involved in bonding is smaller compared to the neutral atom. A cation loses electrons, so there is a reduction in the number of shells. Hence, the size of the ion becomes smaller.

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